Richard Roundtree, known for his role as Shaft in the series of films, died at the age of 81. The actor has left a legacy in both film and television for generations to come. Roundtree made his debut ...

Richard Roundtree, the actor considered to be one of the first Black action heroes for his portrayal of private eye John Shaft, “the cat that won’t cop out when there’s danger all about,” died Tuesday ...

Samuel L. Jackson, Gabrielle Union, and Robert Townsend are among the many celebrities to write tributes to Roundtree, who died on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. The death of actor Richard ...

LOS ANGELES — Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective in several “Shaft” films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. He was 81. Roundtree’s ...

Samuel L. Jackson has offered a moving and energetic tribute to his “Shaft” costar Richard Roundtree, who died today after a short battle against pancreatic cancer. In an Instagram post, Jackson wrote ...

Richard Roundtree, the actor best known for portraying detective John Shaft in the 1971 film "Shaft," has died, his representative told CBS News. He was 81. Roundtree died Tuesday at his home in Los ...

LOS ANGELES -- Richard Roundtree, who broke cinematic ground with his lead role in the 1971 film "Shaft," has died at age 81, his manager confirms. Roundtree died from pancreatic cancer, his ...

Richard Roundtree had a long and storied career, with over 150 credits and dozens of characters. But sometimes an actor needs but one role to make history. Roundtree had John Shaft. He played the ...